Tomatillo Rendidora (Physalis ixocarpa) seeds

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Tomatillo 'Rendidora' (Physalis ixocarpa) seeds

Like tomatoes, Tomatillos come from the nightshade family. The fruits are in lampion-like shrouds. In Mexican cuisine, they are mainly used for salsas and only develop their full flavour when cooked.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,25 €

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SKU: PHY01

GTIN: 4250601203515

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Tomatillos are physalis plants and closely related to tomatoes. The fruits are hidden in a lampion-like shell that's especially decorative shortly before the fruits are fully ripe. In Mexican cuisine, they are mainly used for salsas (develop their special flavour especially when cooked).

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Flower colour:	Yellow
Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	50 cm
Row spacing:	80 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	22-28°C

Annual plant. Ideal location: Full sun. Sowing: Like tomatoes. Preculture from March at temperatures around +22-25°C. After germination, place them in a slightly cooler location. Plant into the greenhouse or outdoors in May.
The fruits ripen in lampion-like shells. When they burst and the fruit turns light green, the tomatillos are ripe.